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Drank 1/3 bottle of mouthwash, feel really sick, what should i do?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Why ?: Why would you drink any mouthwash? Did you think you were going to get drunk? There are different types of alcohol, and that's not the type that gets you inebriated. I would suggest you go to the er for evaluation.

Answered 1/1/2014

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